If DIY projects do not excite you but are still seeking an inexpensive, safe, and simple way to view the eclipse, making a simple pinhole projector is perhaps your best bet. The good thing about this method is its sheer simplicity. All you need to have in your possession are two sheets of white card stock (or two sheets of plain white paper), a small sheet of aluminum foil, tape, and a sharp object like a pin, paper clip, or pencil.

To make your simple pinhole projector, grab one of the card stocks, fold it in half, and cut a small 1-inch (or 2-inch) hole at its center. Now, take the aluminum foil and cover the aforementioned hole using it. Use the tape to stick the foil to the card stock. Now, take the sharp object you have chosen and pole a small hole right through the aluminum foil. All you need to do now is place the second piece of card stock onto a flat surface on the ground. If it’s a windy day, you could also tape the paper to the ground so it doesn’t flutter around. 

To project the image of the sun onto the card stock on the ground, stand with the sun behind you and hold the first piece of card stock with the aluminum foil and the hole above the card stuck to the ground. If aligned correctly, you should see an image of the sun projected onto the card stock placed on the ground. With this technique, you can make the projected image bigger by increasing the distance between the two card sheets.